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Nursing assistants enjoy exciting and rewarding careers in the field of healthcare and are valued members of the medical team. They form a crucial part of the healthcare system in the UK and facilitate effective delivery of healthcare in different institutions such as hospitals, clinics, hospices, eldercare homes and private homes.

Nurses provide invaluable services including ambulatory, hygiene and adjunct care among other duties. They report to the nurse and are responsible for a wide range of tasks.

This course is designed to provide information on different aspects of becoming a nurse.

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What you will learn

The roles and responsibilities of a nursing assistant as well as the science and art of care giving.

How to provide meals and how to feed patents who require assistance.

About safety procedures while handling patients as well as infection control procedures that help minimise the outbreak of disease.

How to record the vital signs and how to report the information to the supervising nurse.

How to provide care for patients with specific needs including patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

How to handle emergency situations.

As a nursing assistant, you will also become familiar with recognition, management and reporting of pain in patients and promoting adequate sleep and rest.

About communication and relationship-building skills that will help you offer exceptional services to patients and their families.

Lastly, the course will provide tips on preparing a CV and attending interviews as well suggest ways to look for suitable job opportunities.

Benefits of taking the course

The ability to study anywhere at times that suit you

Study at your own pace, with no deadlines: complete it as quickly or as slowly as you like

Use any internet enabled device to study on, including computers, tablets and mobile phones

Follow the course easily thanks to interesting, informative modules, which make studying fun

A convenient online support system, helping you to stay on track throughout the course

A comprehensive curriculum, providing you with the knowledge you need to work in the healthcare sector

Understanding the risk factors associated with different health conditions

How to prevent accidental injuries and mishaps for patients under your care

Accidents, complications and risk factors associated with restraints and bedrails

Strategies and recommendations for caring for patients under restraint

Module 10 : How to Maintain a Comfortable Environment and Bed-Making in Healthcare Settings

How to use a bedpan effectively for patients under your care

The importance of maintaining a comfortable environment for patients

Temperature control, cleanliness and noise reduction

How to adjust beds and the precautions required to prevent the patient from falling and sliding off the bed

Who is this course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

Career path

With experience you could train new healthcare assistants.

With training, you could become an assistant practitioner in chiropody or podiatry, occupational therapy, radiography or physiotherapy.

You could also apply to train as a nurse, radiographer, dietitian, midwife or social worker.

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Lily asked:

Hi, Does this course have assessements? If so how will we be assessed? will the assessment also based online? what type of assessment is it?Thanks.

Answer:

Hi Lily,
There will be assignments and worksheets to complete throughout the course modules, and a final test at the end of the last module. The exam will consist of around 30 multiple-choice questions and will allow 30 minutes to complete. You will need 70% or more correct answers to pass the Diploma. You can then download and print your certificate for free from your account, or we can print and send one for you for a small fee.

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